Everyday Inspirations: A Winter's Walk

As I mentioned earlier this week, the weather has been ridiculously lovely around these parts lately (sounds like we might finally get a touch of snow tonight though). So over the weekend I decided to get outside to bask in the warmth by taking a little walk around my neighborhood. Along a rather dilapidated fence line I spotted these tiny little pink berries, and quickly ran home to grab my camera so that I could capture them. I just love that cheerful pop of pink, don't you!

I started an Everyday Inspirations series last year, that I was hoping to use to encourage myself to remember to look around my actual surroundings for post inspiration (not just online). I loved the few posts I came up with, but unfortunately I didn't keep it up for very long. So I think I'd like to pick the series back up again. Today is a start at that...and these are the pretties I was inspired to find to go along with my photo above.

What's inspiring you today? xo Ez

1. Myla Dress in Fuchsia - Reiss | 2. Tall Slubby Knit Sweater - Topshop | 3. Royal Albert 1930 Pola Rose Mug - Selfridges (via Melissa) | 4. Small Magenta Notebook - Poppin | 5. Alima Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow in Smoke - FutureNatural | 6. Gumdrop Stud Earrings - Kate Spade | 7. Nail Polish in Areej and Bevin - Zoya | 8. Charm Heels - Kate Spade | 9. Garbo Sandals - Reiss

I'm Going to Alt + You're Coming with Me (Kind of)

Hi sweet bloggy friends. As many of you might already know, in exactly one week from today I'll be flying off to Salt Lake City to attend and speak at Altitude Design Summit (a ridiculously awesome learning experience / meet-and-greet for bloggers). My first time experience last year was amazing, and I'm really excited for the chance to attend again. And yes, in case you are wondering...I'm totally freaking out about what to wear (again). But maybe I'll save that for another post.

So I've had this little thought tumbling around inside my mind for the past few weeks, and I wanted to run it by you guys. How would you like to help me decide which panel topics to attend each day? I'll be tweeting tidbits while there and then when I get back I'll write some more in depth blog posts about what I learned/heard in the panels that you are most interested in hearing about! There are so many amazing speakers and topics...so it's going to be tricky to decide. If you'd like to read a bit more about what each topic includes, you can find a more detailed schedule here.

And secondly, my panel will be talking about DIY Projects. Do you have any questions about my process, the how or the why of DIY, etc.? I'd love to hear your questions so that I can give a stellar talk that is filled with useful info...and then of course I'll share it with all of you guys here once I return from Alt. Sound good?! Thanks in advance for helping me out! I wish I could pack you all in my suitcase and bring you along! xo Ez

UPDATE: This poll is now closed. Thank you for your help!

Inspiration Daily: 01. 11. 12

Artwork by Nathalie Lete

Color Crush: Crimson, Parchment & Ebony

This week's color crush is heavily inspired by daydreams of a vintage sort of Valentine's Day. The burst of vibrant crimson is just the right way to spice up a grey day...don't you agree. xo Ez

1. Heart Screenprint - Story | 2. Heavy Crepe Romper - Orla Kiely | 3. Handpainted Porcelain Brooch - Linogirl | 4. Merchant & Mills Sewing Kit - Old Faithful Shop | 5. Heart Mug - West Elm | 6. Nail Polish in Licorice, Sand Tropez, and Who She's Red - Essie | 7. Easy Rider Katie Clutch - Pour Porter

Inspiration Daily: 01. 10. 12

Untitled photograph by Nishe. See more on her blog.